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Cinema Paradiso Bar & Cafe

Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
Ranked #12 of 50 restaurants in Wanaka
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Price range: 10 AUD - 15 AUD
Cuisines: Café
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic
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Adelaide, SA, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Eat the cookies. seriously, EAT THE COOKIES. And order a pizza for the intermission. Great experience. More

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See 5 more reviews by Brett H for Wanaka
Auckland
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

One of the nicest cinemas I have visited. Go early to pick out your seating especially if in a group. The food is surprisingly good and worth considering having supper there. It can be ordered for hlf time. Setting is retro seating and old cars, lots of fun More

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Wanaka, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

The place is moving to new premises and my rating will move from poor to very good as soon as it does More

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Perth, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Such a unique experience, having lived around the world this is definitely something I've never seen before. Awesome atmosphere, no matter what movie you choose to see; comfy seating, take your pick of seats; and delicious half-time homemade cookies and ice cream. A winner every time! More

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Wanaka, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Everything you read about the experience is true. Staff has great attitude and bring off the food and movie experience in a delightul manner. Even had staff show me how to put up the foot rest on my airplane seat. More

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See 3 more reviews by Sharon O for Wanaka
Lennox Head, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

What more can you say. The movies stop for "half time" and your pizza is waiting at the table with a glass of wine and finished off with a brilliant ice cream.... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Great independent cinema with very comfortable seating and a great atmosphere. Really enjoyed watching a film here - liked the quirky seating arrangements and the delicious half-time cookies. Great thing to do whilst in town. More

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See 5 more reviews by Welly82 for Wanaka
Christchurch, New Zealand
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

We have been a few times and the cinema has a mish mash of seating and I am sure there are not 4 seats alike! We took advantage of the airline seats next to the door as the cinema was full when we visited. The sound and picture is not like in a new 3D or Imax cinema but remember... More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

If you're looking for something fun and memorable, Paradiso is a must. Reclining in a converted oldsmobile while eating fresh baked choc chip cookies (hot from the oven) with a glass of fine NZ Pinot Noir in hand...what could be better? More

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See 2 more reviews by BowerJ for Wanaka
Jacksonville, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

I loved the couches and the fact that you can eat your meal while watching a movie. My falafel wrap was pretty good and my friends had some pretty yummy looking pizza. The only thing I didn't care for was the movie, but that's my fault since I didn't bother to pay attention to what was playing. Also, it's a... More

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